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Diane Hollingshead Obituary

Diane E. Hollingshead BUCHANAN, Mich. - Diane E. Hollingshead, 47, died unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 in her home. She was born June 24, 1963 in Corpus Christ, Texas to David and Gloria Callaway Winiker of Virginia Beach, who survive her. On Oct. 17, 1987 in Virginia Beach she married Scott Hollingshead who survives along with a son, Ryan Hollingshead of Buchanan. Also surviving is a brother, Jeff Winiker of Norfolk. Diane was a substitute teacher who taught mostly in the Buchanan community schools and was a past president of the Buchanan Band Boosters as well as holding the office of committee person for Boy Scout Troop 541 of Buchanan. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m at the Swem Chapel, Buchanan, where visitation will be offered starting at 3 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 24359 North West Highway, Suite 225, South Field, MI 48075. Those wishing to leave a online message for the family may do so by visiting www.swemfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 7, 2010.

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Spati and Nkalipho d.

December 20, 2010

Mrs.Hollingshead was the sunshine of my day whenever i saw her at school, as our substitute teacher,, she will be missed dearly by my brother and I!:'(

Kathie Hempel

December 15, 2010

Dear Ryan and family,
Just found out through Doc that Mom is gone. Came as such a shock. I was always remember Diane as one of the most active Moms it was ever my privilege to interview. Her love for her family is legendary and the results of her dedication lives on in you Ryan. There is NO doubt but how you continue to make her proud as one of her most precious legacies.
May God bless you and your family during this difficult holiday season and onward.

DeeDee Schanick

December 9, 2010

I will truly miss Diane coming thru McDonalds and getting a Mocha, She loved them, She was always so cherry and happy and I will truly miss her smile in my drive thru .... Our prayers to you , her precious family.... DeeDee ( from Buchanan McDOnalds)

Brandon Murphy

December 9, 2010

Mrs. Hollingshead,

Your laughter and kind heart will definitely be missed within the Buchanan Community. It was both an honor and privilege to have had the pleasure of having you as a co-worker, friend, and mentor. Please continue to touch the souls of those in heaven as you did here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with Ryan and Mr. Hollingshead and the rest of the extended family.

May God be with you as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful person

chelsea mcbain

December 9, 2010

you will be missed mrs.hollingshead. your prayers are with your family.

Carol Dudeck

December 9, 2010

I knew Diane through the South Bend Clinic. She was a patient and always had a smile. I am certain that she will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

Kaiser's

December 8, 2010

Diane you will be greatly missed.Our Sympathies to her family.

Chelcie (Hayden) Ruth

December 8, 2010

Mrs. Hollingshead we will greatly miss you as a teacher and a band mom. Are thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

December 8, 2010

You will be missed. You were always there to give a hand, with a smile, no matter what. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Roxann Urch-Buchanan, MI

December 8, 2010

My deepest Sympathies to the family, Diane will be missed.

Amy Tinker

December 7, 2010

We will miss you very much. My deepest sympthy goes out to the family.

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